African Leadership Academy Program 2026

Summary:

The African Leadership Academy admissions process is designed to assess each candidate’s leadership potential and compatibility with our unique diploma program.

Their approach is holistic, taking into account various factors such as intellectual readiness, courage, perseverance, ownership, and interdependence.

The ALA seeks to build a class with students from various backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Eligibilities:

Each year, more than 2,000 young leaders from across Africa apply to study at African Leadership Academy. Through a rigorous selection process, ALA is able to admit up to 130 students into each cohort.

Here are a few things that the ALA admissions department might look out for in a prospective candidate:

• Intellectual Readiness 

• Courage & Perseverance

• Ownership

• Interdependence

Benefits:

The benefits are the following:

• Full Scholarship | Training | Mentorship | Networking

  
  

Deadline: January 15, 2026

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